Chapter 364 - 181: Willful is Willful_1
The summoner from Jiang Qingqiu’s team spoke up, instantly turning the atmosphere somewhat stagnant.
Long Dangdang’s face suddenly became impassive, her gaze calmly fixed on Jiang Qingqiu.
Jiang Qingqiu replied with a bitter smile, "Team Leader Long, as you also know, we sent for backup this time which incurs a significant loss. The Summoners Temple continues to research the possibility of breeding the demon gale apes, as their temperament is docile and they are highly potent. If successful, the apes can become standing beasts for the summoners. But their speed and the difficulty in taming the wild adults have frustrated all efforts. Therefore, the Temple offers substantial rewards for the ape cubs."
Hearing his explanation, Long Dangdang instantly understood. The reason they were willing to risk everything, even unwilling to return the ape cub, was the potential profit it promised, which would exceed their lost merit of a thousand, and be credited to their current training mission.
However, what about the adult demon gale ape they had caught? Bereft of its child, it posed unpredictable dangers, and demanded constant vigilance. This was a problem that Jiang Qingqiu’s team hadn’t considered.
"What about the adult demon gale ape?" Long Dangdang asked indifferently.
Jiang Qingqiu hesitated before answering, the summoner who spoke earlier chimed in, "Just kill it. If you have doubts, leave the killing to us. Is it not just a matter of deducting merits?" Apparently, for him, as a summoner, bringing the ape cub back would yield the greatest profit.
Long Dangdang replied in the same indifferent tone, "Wouldn’t that make us accomplices?"
As Long Kongkong stepped forward to intervene, Long Dangdang raised her hand to stop him.
Jiang Qingqiu responded with an awkward smile, "It doesn’t necessarily have to die. If we severely wound it to the extent that it no longer poses a threat, that should do. Team Leader Long, we are truly grateful for your help. But the loss would be considerable if we don’t have the ape cub. Please understand." His words might be soft-spoken, but his intent was evident.
Long Dangdang retained her composure, "Team Leader Jiang, you have your reasons to protect your team, and I mine. I can’t agree to your approach. As fellow demon hunters, we could take the demon gale ape away for half an hour and release it afterward."